Summaries

A hard working Cypriot immigrant in London finally opens his very own chip shop. But his dream turns into a nightmare, as he seems to have overlooked one small detail: Cyprus just isn't London.

Andy, a hard working Cypriot immigrant in London who deep-fries his way into oblivion, decides to leave London for his native Cyprus. Having slaved away for others his entire life, he finally opens his very own chip shop. But his dream turns into a nightmare, as he seems to have overlooked one small detail: Cyprus just isn't London!—Elias Demetriou

Working his fingers to the bone to create a better future for his family, Andy, a Cypriot immigrant working in a fish-and-chip shop in London, is drifting through life, waiting for something special to happen. Then, while growing increasingly tired of depending on others, Andy decides to leave everything behind to return to Cyprus, bent on starting afresh. However, new beginnings are always challenging. When Andy finally manages to make his dream come true, the unforeseen complications of a romantic, ill-advised idea threaten to bring an abrupt end to his noble aspiration. What happens if success is just an illusion?—Nick Riganas

Details

Genres
  • Drama
Release date May 9, 2012
Countries of origin Turkey Greece Cyprus
Language English Greek
Filming locations Larnaca, Cyprus
Production companies Cinema Advisory Committee of Cyprus EU Media Plus Program Ammos Films

Box office

Budget $1000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 42m
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

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